TAR News and Updates - Tucson Association of REALTORS®

Romeo Arrieta on KOLD 13: Flood Insurance & Housing Market Impact

Written on October 15, 2025.

As southern Arizona braces for heavy rain and a flood watch this weekend, our CEO Romeo Arrieta joined KOLD 13 News to share how a lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program could ripple through Arizona’s housing market—delaying hundreds of home sales each month and impacting nearly $1 billion...

Commissioner Connection: Highlights from October 7, 2025

Written on October 7, 2025.

In 2024, ADRE created new educational requirements for license renewals. To help our members satisfy the new rules, TAR began offering the mandatory classes on Water, Firewise and Deed Fraud every month on the second Tuesday from 9am-Noon. The last two classes for this year are on November 4th and...

Kim Clifton Founds Tierra Antigua Hope Foundation

Written on October 7, 2025.

Clifton founded the Tierra Antigua Hope Foundation in Tucson, Ariz., to support families in crisis and children in foster care. Her nonprofit has helped more than 15,000 people by providing essentials like meals, furniture, and clothing—plus emotional support that helps families stay together and...

TAR President Bill Arnold Featured in Tucson Lifestyle on Housing Market Challenges

Written on October 1, 2025.

In the September issue of Tucson Lifestyle (page 74), Tucson Association of REALTORS® President Bill Arnold shared insights on Tucson’s housing market amid ongoing affordability challenges. Arnold highlighted the need for new job creation, stronger wage growth, and increased housing supply to keep...

TAR Featured in NAR for Innovative Consumer Education

Written on September 16, 2025.

The Tucson Association of REALTORS® was recently featured in a National Association of REALTORS® article on innovative consumer education. TAR’s annual Housing Fair, hosted in partnership with the Reid Park Zoo, was spotlighted for its unique approach to connecting the community with housing resources....

TAR President Bill Arnold Featured in Arizona Daily Star

Written on September 15, 2025.

The Tucson housing market is experiencing a unique shift as some newly built homes are selling for less than resale properties. In a recent Arizona Daily Star article, Tucson Association of REALTORS® Board President, Bill Arnold, offered his perspective on what this means for buyers, builders, and...

TAR CEO Romeo Arrieta Featured on KVOI 1030 AM: Insights on Tucson’s Housing Market, Advocacy, and Community

Written on September 9, 2025.

On September 9th, TAR CEO Romeo Arrieta appeared on KVOI 1030 AM to share his perspective on Tucson’s housing market and his first six months as a Tucsonan. His interview begins at the 11:10 mark of the show. He touched on the importance of advocacy, key takeaways from the Southern Arizona Real Estate...

Romeo Arrieta Featured in Biz Tucson

Written on August 13, 2025.

Romeo Arrieta, CEO of the Tucson Association of REALTORS®, was recently featured in BizTucson magazine. With more than 19 years of REALTOR® Association leadership, Arrieta brings a wealth of experience in advocacy, public policy, and community engagement. In his role, he oversees TAR, the Multiple...

Romeo Arrieta Joins TAR, MLSSAZ, and TRCF as the new Chief Executive Officer on April 14th!

Written on March 13, 2025.

TAR, MLSSAZ, and TCRF are pleased to announce Romeo Arrieta’s appointment as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 14, 2025. Arrieta brings nearly two decades of REALTOR® Association leadership experience and a passion for advancing homeownership opportunities through advocacy, member...

TRCF Awards 2024 Q2 Grants

Written on July 19, 2024.

Tucson REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, (TRCF) Awarded the 2024 Q2 Grants to four (4) Tucson area nonprofits on July 17th, 2024. Each of the nonprofits is working to help make a difference in the community. Congratulations to all award recipients. Beads of Courage Beads of Courage, Inc. is a non-profit...